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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
Good Conduct Silver Medal ( presented at the Festival , March , 1869 ) . —Adam A . James . Efficiency as Monitor . —Henry James Asliton . SPECIAL PRIZES ( presented by private donors ) . By Bro . Edward Cox , V . P ., Canonbury Gold Medal , £ 4 4 s . ( presented at Festival , March , 1869 ) . —Walter Rumblow . The reciient elected bthe unbiassed votes of his schoolfellows .
p y By Bro . Dr . Moore , £ 2 2 s . ; a second prize , a silver watch ( the recipient elected in a similar manner to that of the Canonbury Medal ) . —Alfred Berkeley . By Beaufort Lodge , No . 104 , Bristol , Cambridge Local Examination , December , 1868 , £ 5 5 s . —Harry William Wildman . BBro . William WinnV . P . Oxford Local Examination ,
y , , 1869 , £ 5 5 s . —Not yet ascertained . By Bro . Rev- Dr . Goodwin . —English composition and English grammar , Edwin Price Jones . By Mr . H . C . Sylvester . —Painting , Harry Fradelle Pratt ; Shading , R . Tippetts Richardson ; Architecture , Frederick M . Harrison .
By Bro . Capt . J . Wordsworth , V . P . ( specialprize , value £ 22 s ) . —Elocution , W . A . Glass . By the Franklin Lodge , No . 838 , Boston ( value £ 2 ) . —A silver watch , to the writer of the best letter , being one of the five boys leaving the Institution , Midsummer , 1869 , Henry Bick . By the Matron . —General usefulness , Henry Bick . By the Secretary . —Personal cleanliness , Henry Johnson and
Henry James Ashton . PRESENTED BY TUB HOUSE COMMITTEE . First Prize . —Writing , A . E . Ladd ; Dictation , E . C . Isbom ; History , F . Treleaven ; Geography and Mapping , E . P . Jones ; General attention to Studies , W . A . Glass ; General Proficiency , E . P . Jones ; Mental Arithmetic , H . J . Denton ; Proficiency in Drill , H . J . Ashton . Second Prize ( value 10 s . 6 d . each)—W . R . Goudie , G . W . Martin ( two ) , Claudius J . Jones , James H . Powell , E . P . Jones , Francis Treleaven .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
PROSPERITY ( No . 65 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place at the Guildhall Tavern , on the 24 th ult ., under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . J . L . Mather , who was supported by his officers and several P . M . 's Lodge being opened and minutes read , a ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . T . J . Daniels , which proving unanimous he was initiated in a very perfect manner by the W . M . Bros . Bowen and Hunter were passed to the degree of F . Cand Bros . BealeLittleWalkerWilliams
, , , , and Hyslop were raised to the degree of MM . The lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to refreshment . SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( NO . 1 , 158 ) . —An emergency meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday the 30 th ult ., at the Montpelier Tavern . The summons contained a large amount of business , but from several causes , but little was done . Bros . Aldersonand Fowler were passed MrWHuntSolicitor
, . . , , Gray ' s Inn , was initiated by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . Bro . Pulsford worked one of the lectures in a very creditable manner . Arrangements for the summer festival were then made , the last Wednesday in the present month being fixed , and the place of meeting the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond . The lodge was then closed .
MIDDLESEX . VILLIERS LODGE ( NO . 1 , 194 ) . —On Saturday 3 rd ult ., at tlie ^ Northumberland Arms Hotel , Islewovth . this young and most prosperous lodge met . The lodge was opened by Bro . Clarke , P . M ., who initiated one and passed two . Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., initiated one . All the work was well done . Bro . J . TricketS . W . was unanimouslelected W . M . Gilbert re-elected
, , y , Tyler . One joining member having been proposed , the lodge was duly closed in the usual manner . Banquet aud dessert followed . Present besides those named : Bros . R . W . Little , P . M . Sec ; A . Avery , P . M . ; T . Cubitt , P . M . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . ; Allraan , Smale , Lancaster , Dalby , Palmer , and others . Visitors : Bros . H . G . Buss , P . M . 27 ; W . Mann , P . M . 186 : J , T . Triekett . 954 , and others .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
ESSEX . COLCHESTER . — United Lodge , ( No . 697 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took i > lace at the George Hotel , on Wednesday the 9 th ult . Present .- Bros . Newman , AV . M . ; Ray , S . W . Sec . pro . tern . ; J . S . Smith , J . W . ; Calthorpe , S . D . ; Eustace , J . D . ; Rix , Treas . ; Fenn , Middleton , Saunders , AVoodland , 0 . Malley . The lodge was opened in due form in first degree , and the summons convening the meeting was readand the minutes of
, the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . A report was read from the Board of General Purposes , stating that thoy had considered the necessity of changing the day of regular meeting to Friday , in accordance with the express wishes of the members of the United Lodge , and beg to reccommentl that the change be at once effected ( unanimously adopted ) . The board also reported the characters of Bro . Givin 825 I . C . and Stephen
, , Piper , Sergeani 76 th Regiment , a candidate for initiation , satisfactory . The questions appertaining to first degree , were put to Bros . Fenn and Woodland prior to being passed to the F . C . degree , which being satisfactorily answered , he retired , and the lodge was then opened in the second degree , aud the questions appertaining to it , were put to Bro . 0 . Malley , prior to his being raised to the sublime degree . He then retired , and the lodge
was opened in third degree , when Bro . 0 . Malley was raised . The lodge was then closed to second degree , aud Bros . Fenn and Woodland were passed , and the lodge was then closed to first degree , and Sergeant Stephen Piper was initiated , and signed and received a copy of the by-laws of the lodge ; also Bro . Givin . Proposed by Bro . Ray , seconded by Bro . Captain Smith , that — GrayAdjutant of 3 rd Dragoon Guardsbe received as a
can-, , didate for initiation ; proposed by Bro . Ray , seconded by Bro . Newman , W . M ., that James Warren , Serjeant 49 th Regiment be received as a candidate for initiation . Nothing further having been offered for the lodge in particular or Freemasonry in general , it was closed in peace , harmony and brotherly love . The brethren afterwards retired for refreshments , and left at an early hour .
CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . CARLISLE . — Union Lodge , ( No . 129 ) . —Tuesday the 29 tb ult . being the day on which the Union Lodge held its monthly meeting , several of the members put in their appearance . The lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro . J . Slack , P . M . Prov . G . J . D ., assisted by Bros . G . G- Hayward , P . M . as S . W . ; GMurchinJAVATayloras S . D . Corporal G . J .
. , .. ; . , ; AA etheral , as J . D . ; A . Woodhouse Sec . 310 and 1220 ; W . Court , I . G . and Treas . ; J . Barnes , Tyler , and other members of 310 , in addition to visiting brethren , Bros . G . Dove , 200 Old Globe Lodge and J . Anderson , 720 , Bro . B . Slee being a candidate to be passed to the second degree , was examined as an B . A . and found worthy , entrusted and retired , and after the lodge was opened a step higher , Bro . Slee was admitted and
passed to the degree of a F . C . Tbe business was again resumed in the first degree , when Bro . Jesse Banning was admitted as a joining member , the ballot being in his favour . The ballot was then taken for Sergeants Thos . Elles Haddon and Edward Elson , and found to be unanimous , they wei-e then prepared , admitted , and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . No other business being on band , than proposing Bro . Dr . Revers as a re-joining member , the lodge was closed , and all parted iu harmony .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST . ) LIVERPOOL . —Dulce of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 1 , 182 . )—At the last regular meeting of this new and flourishing lodge , which was attended by an unusually large muster of brethren , a very pleasing incident occurred . After the ordinary lodge business had been transacted , Bro . AV . Woods , the AA ' . M ., presented Bro . John Thornton , the I . P . M ., with a very handsome timepiece in bronze
and marble , hearing the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . John Thornton , P . M ., as a mark of esteem , from the brethren of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , 1 , 182 , also to commemorate his being one of the founders and the first AV . M . A . L . 5 , 869 ., A . D ., June 16 th , 1869 ; " together with a beautiful pair of bronze vases . This present had been unanimously voted by the brethren as a token of their esteem and a recognition of the valuable services rendered to this lodge by Bro . J . Thornton . The W . M . addressing Bro . Thornton said : I rise to perform what is to me a very pleasing duty , and one which I am sure
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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
Good Conduct Silver Medal ( presented at the Festival , March , 1869 ) . —Adam A . James . Efficiency as Monitor . —Henry James Asliton . SPECIAL PRIZES ( presented by private donors ) . By Bro . Edward Cox , V . P ., Canonbury Gold Medal , £ 4 4 s . ( presented at Festival , March , 1869 ) . —Walter Rumblow . The reciient elected bthe unbiassed votes of his schoolfellows .
p y By Bro . Dr . Moore , £ 2 2 s . ; a second prize , a silver watch ( the recipient elected in a similar manner to that of the Canonbury Medal ) . —Alfred Berkeley . By Beaufort Lodge , No . 104 , Bristol , Cambridge Local Examination , December , 1868 , £ 5 5 s . —Harry William Wildman . BBro . William WinnV . P . Oxford Local Examination ,
y , , 1869 , £ 5 5 s . —Not yet ascertained . By Bro . Rev- Dr . Goodwin . —English composition and English grammar , Edwin Price Jones . By Mr . H . C . Sylvester . —Painting , Harry Fradelle Pratt ; Shading , R . Tippetts Richardson ; Architecture , Frederick M . Harrison .
By Bro . Capt . J . Wordsworth , V . P . ( specialprize , value £ 22 s ) . —Elocution , W . A . Glass . By the Franklin Lodge , No . 838 , Boston ( value £ 2 ) . —A silver watch , to the writer of the best letter , being one of the five boys leaving the Institution , Midsummer , 1869 , Henry Bick . By the Matron . —General usefulness , Henry Bick . By the Secretary . —Personal cleanliness , Henry Johnson and
Henry James Ashton . PRESENTED BY TUB HOUSE COMMITTEE . First Prize . —Writing , A . E . Ladd ; Dictation , E . C . Isbom ; History , F . Treleaven ; Geography and Mapping , E . P . Jones ; General attention to Studies , W . A . Glass ; General Proficiency , E . P . Jones ; Mental Arithmetic , H . J . Denton ; Proficiency in Drill , H . J . Ashton . Second Prize ( value 10 s . 6 d . each)—W . R . Goudie , G . W . Martin ( two ) , Claudius J . Jones , James H . Powell , E . P . Jones , Francis Treleaven .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
PROSPERITY ( No . 65 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place at the Guildhall Tavern , on the 24 th ult ., under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . J . L . Mather , who was supported by his officers and several P . M . 's Lodge being opened and minutes read , a ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . T . J . Daniels , which proving unanimous he was initiated in a very perfect manner by the W . M . Bros . Bowen and Hunter were passed to the degree of F . Cand Bros . BealeLittleWalkerWilliams
, , , , and Hyslop were raised to the degree of MM . The lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to refreshment . SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( NO . 1 , 158 ) . —An emergency meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday the 30 th ult ., at the Montpelier Tavern . The summons contained a large amount of business , but from several causes , but little was done . Bros . Aldersonand Fowler were passed MrWHuntSolicitor
, . . , , Gray ' s Inn , was initiated by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . Bro . Pulsford worked one of the lectures in a very creditable manner . Arrangements for the summer festival were then made , the last Wednesday in the present month being fixed , and the place of meeting the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond . The lodge was then closed .
MIDDLESEX . VILLIERS LODGE ( NO . 1 , 194 ) . —On Saturday 3 rd ult ., at tlie ^ Northumberland Arms Hotel , Islewovth . this young and most prosperous lodge met . The lodge was opened by Bro . Clarke , P . M ., who initiated one and passed two . Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., initiated one . All the work was well done . Bro . J . TricketS . W . was unanimouslelected W . M . Gilbert re-elected
, , y , Tyler . One joining member having been proposed , the lodge was duly closed in the usual manner . Banquet aud dessert followed . Present besides those named : Bros . R . W . Little , P . M . Sec ; A . Avery , P . M . ; T . Cubitt , P . M . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . ; Allraan , Smale , Lancaster , Dalby , Palmer , and others . Visitors : Bros . H . G . Buss , P . M . 27 ; W . Mann , P . M . 186 : J , T . Triekett . 954 , and others .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
ESSEX . COLCHESTER . — United Lodge , ( No . 697 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took i > lace at the George Hotel , on Wednesday the 9 th ult . Present .- Bros . Newman , AV . M . ; Ray , S . W . Sec . pro . tern . ; J . S . Smith , J . W . ; Calthorpe , S . D . ; Eustace , J . D . ; Rix , Treas . ; Fenn , Middleton , Saunders , AVoodland , 0 . Malley . The lodge was opened in due form in first degree , and the summons convening the meeting was readand the minutes of
, the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . A report was read from the Board of General Purposes , stating that thoy had considered the necessity of changing the day of regular meeting to Friday , in accordance with the express wishes of the members of the United Lodge , and beg to reccommentl that the change be at once effected ( unanimously adopted ) . The board also reported the characters of Bro . Givin 825 I . C . and Stephen
, , Piper , Sergeani 76 th Regiment , a candidate for initiation , satisfactory . The questions appertaining to first degree , were put to Bros . Fenn and Woodland prior to being passed to the F . C . degree , which being satisfactorily answered , he retired , and the lodge was then opened in the second degree , aud the questions appertaining to it , were put to Bro . 0 . Malley , prior to his being raised to the sublime degree . He then retired , and the lodge
was opened in third degree , when Bro . 0 . Malley was raised . The lodge was then closed to second degree , aud Bros . Fenn and Woodland were passed , and the lodge was then closed to first degree , and Sergeant Stephen Piper was initiated , and signed and received a copy of the by-laws of the lodge ; also Bro . Givin . Proposed by Bro . Ray , seconded by Bro . Captain Smith , that — GrayAdjutant of 3 rd Dragoon Guardsbe received as a
can-, , didate for initiation ; proposed by Bro . Ray , seconded by Bro . Newman , W . M ., that James Warren , Serjeant 49 th Regiment be received as a candidate for initiation . Nothing further having been offered for the lodge in particular or Freemasonry in general , it was closed in peace , harmony and brotherly love . The brethren afterwards retired for refreshments , and left at an early hour .
CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . CARLISLE . — Union Lodge , ( No . 129 ) . —Tuesday the 29 tb ult . being the day on which the Union Lodge held its monthly meeting , several of the members put in their appearance . The lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro . J . Slack , P . M . Prov . G . J . D ., assisted by Bros . G . G- Hayward , P . M . as S . W . ; GMurchinJAVATayloras S . D . Corporal G . J .
. , .. ; . , ; AA etheral , as J . D . ; A . Woodhouse Sec . 310 and 1220 ; W . Court , I . G . and Treas . ; J . Barnes , Tyler , and other members of 310 , in addition to visiting brethren , Bros . G . Dove , 200 Old Globe Lodge and J . Anderson , 720 , Bro . B . Slee being a candidate to be passed to the second degree , was examined as an B . A . and found worthy , entrusted and retired , and after the lodge was opened a step higher , Bro . Slee was admitted and
passed to the degree of a F . C . Tbe business was again resumed in the first degree , when Bro . Jesse Banning was admitted as a joining member , the ballot being in his favour . The ballot was then taken for Sergeants Thos . Elles Haddon and Edward Elson , and found to be unanimous , they wei-e then prepared , admitted , and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . No other business being on band , than proposing Bro . Dr . Revers as a re-joining member , the lodge was closed , and all parted iu harmony .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST . ) LIVERPOOL . —Dulce of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 1 , 182 . )—At the last regular meeting of this new and flourishing lodge , which was attended by an unusually large muster of brethren , a very pleasing incident occurred . After the ordinary lodge business had been transacted , Bro . AV . Woods , the AA ' . M ., presented Bro . John Thornton , the I . P . M ., with a very handsome timepiece in bronze
and marble , hearing the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . John Thornton , P . M ., as a mark of esteem , from the brethren of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , 1 , 182 , also to commemorate his being one of the founders and the first AV . M . A . L . 5 , 869 ., A . D ., June 16 th , 1869 ; " together with a beautiful pair of bronze vases . This present had been unanimously voted by the brethren as a token of their esteem and a recognition of the valuable services rendered to this lodge by Bro . J . Thornton . The W . M . addressing Bro . Thornton said : I rise to perform what is to me a very pleasing duty , and one which I am sure